Sales assistant
Catharina's Vintage Stitches

This specialist shop supplies an array of fabrics and sewing supplies for the sewing enthusiast! Unique original stitchery designs and antique and vintage floral fabrics. A broad range of classes are offered throughout the year for beginners or those who have been sewing for years.

Skills You Might Learn

Customer service skills, measuring and cutting, cash handling, team work, communication skills.

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work experience. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
Communication
Teamwork
Problem solving
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising
Self-management
Learning
Technology

Students may attain vital industry specific skills which will also relate to their studies such as:
Hands-on practical experience
Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
Working in real-life scenarios and environments
Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Working in a team environment alongside the owners. Observe and learn the tasks required in cash handling and customer services. Students with high attention to detail and conscientious work ethics are encouraged to apply.

Student Requirements

To have an interest in sewing, customer service
Have a friendly and engaging personality
Have a confident manner
Must be helpful and polite
Be able to be on their feet for most of the day

Dress Requirements

Well dressed, neat casual.

Special Transport Requirements

Local bus services available nearby

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SIR20216 - Certificate II in Retail Services
• VCE0000001 - VCE (including VCE Vocational Major)